Getting Closer to the End of the Year

226. 12/13 – Hell Baby* – Rob Corddry plays a man who moves into “The House of Blood” in Louisiana with his pregnant wife, Horror and hilarity ensue in this comedy from the people behind Reno 911.  (DVD) 6/10

227. 12/13 – Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1* – Powerful documentary about people working at a veterans crisis line call center. (HBO) 8/10

228. 12/13 – Beyond Outrage* – Takeshi Kitano returns as Otomo in this excellent sequel to his Yakuza epic “Outrage.” Highly recommended for fans of Kitano and the genre. Watch “Outrage” first though. (VOD) 8/10

229. 12/14 – Birth of the Living Dead* – If so much were not already known of the stories behind the making of “Night of the Living Dead” this would have been excellent. But since there was little new it was merely good. (VOD) 6/10

230. 12/14 – Get Thrashed* – A film on the history of thrash metal. Unfortunately only the more well known bands were covered, (DVD) 6/10)

231. 12/14 – The Wolverine* – Another good entry in the new wave of darker superhero films. This was MUCH better than the last Wolverine film. (BluRay) 7/10

232. 12/14 – CBGB* – This excellent film tells the story of how Hilly Crystal founded legendary New York nightclub CBGB and in turn helped to unleash punk rock upon an unsuspecting world. Alan Rickman kills it as Hilly. (VOD) 8/10

233. 12/15 – Gimme the Loot* – A couple of graffiti artists have a day to come up with $500 to make their mark on the world. (VOD) 6/10

 

* = first time viewing

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HBO Documentaries +Two

212. 11/22 – Tales from the Organ Trade* – Very good documentary which offers a look into the underground organ trade. Definitely thought provoking, (HBO) 8/10

213. 11/23 – Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon* – A serial killer gives a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans a “Halloween” type massacre. Funny!  (Bluray) 7/10

214. 11/23 – Hell’s House* (1932) – Very low budget oldie about a kid who end up in reform school for taking the rap for a smooth bootlegger he idolizes. Most notable for early appearances of Pat O’Brien and Bette Davis.  (Netflix) 6/10

215. 11/24 – Life According to Sam* – Documentary about a family who is fighting to save their on who is suffering from progeria. It helps that they are doctors, but the 13 year old Sam of the title seems like a great kid who is very smart and courageous.  (HBO) 7/10

216. 11/24 – Redemption* – Short documentary about people who eke out a living collecting cans and bottles to redeem for the deposit, (HBO) 6/10

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October Ketchup

I got a bit behind due to illness so just links and trailers this time!

181. 10/05 – Leaving Las Vegas (Cable) 8/10

182. 10/05 – Hellbound?* (Netflix) 6/10

183. 10/05 – The Other F Word* (Netflix) 7/10

184. 10/06 – Hitchcock* (HBO) 8/10

185. 10/06 – Dog Pound* 6/10 (Netflix)

186. 10/06 – The Antics Roadshow* (Netflix) 5/10

187. 10/07 – Snow on tha Bluff* (Netflix) 6/10

188. 10/08 – A Bag of Hammers* (Netflix) 6/10

189. 10/08 – High Road* (Netflix) 6/10

190. 10/09 – Gang Tapes* (Netflix) 6/10

191. 10/09 – Bro’* (Netflix) 5/10

192. 10/10 – The Brass Teapot* (Netflix) 6/10

193. 10/09 – Cellmates* (Netflix) 6/10

 

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I’m Ashamed to Admit It

178. 09/19 – World War Z* – I thought the first 30 minutes or so was really good but it went quickly downhill from there. I may have liked it better if it had a different title. Also, nobody should EVER make a PG-13 rated zombie movie. (Bluray) 6/10

179. 09/20 – Katy Perry: Part of Me* – I am ashamed to admit I watched this, however I am not ashamed to say I did not enjoy it. The things a man will sit through for his wife!  (HBOGo) 2/10

180. 09/21 – Jim Breuer: And Laughter for All* – This was quite funny, quality standup here. (Netflix) 7/10

###. 09/22 – Dredd – Just as good the second time. (Netflix) 7/10

* = first time viewing

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Labor Day Weekend Film Festival

163. 08/30 – The House I Live In* – Very good documentary about the failed war on drugs and it’s true cost to the USA as a society.  (DVD) 7/10

164. 08/30 – There’s Something Wrong with Aunt Diane* – Documentary about a woman who drove the wrong way on a freeway, killing herself and 6 other people. Strong stuff! (HBOGo) 7/10

165. 08/30 – Bad Milo* (On Demand) – Like “Basket Case” gone anal. Fun horror comedy. 6/10

166. 08/30 – Orgazmo (HBOGo) – If I wasn’t born a Mormon this probably would not be as funny as it is to me. Love it.  7/10

167. 08/31 – Branded* – Great concept (brands come to life?) but poor execution. (Netlfix) 5/10

168. 08/31 – This Girl is Badass* – Terrible Thai action comedy about a bicycle messenger who kicks a lot of butt. Painful to finish but some decent fight/action sequences. (Netflix) 4/10

169. 09/01 – It’s a Disaster* – Good comedy/drama about four couples having a brunch and finding out that the end is nigh. (Netflix) 7/10

170. 09/02 – Samsara* – If you have seen any of Ron Fricke’s other films (Baraka, Chronos, Koyaanisqatsi) you would have expectations of this. My expectations were met and exceeded. Beautiful film.  (Netflix) 9/10

* = first time viewing

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Memorial Day Weekend Madness

106. 05/23 – Maniac (2012)* – The first person POV in this remake of the William Lustig grindhouse classic worked VERY well. Elijah Wood appeared to be channeling the spirit of Joe Spinell at times in his spot on portrayal of a seriously demented individual. I will definitely be purchasing this one when it comes out in June! (DVD-R) 8/10

107. 05/23 – Cloud Atlas* – Very long but interesting film about how people actions affect others as time goes on. (Vudu) 7/10

108. 05/24 – Louis C.K. – Oh My God* – One of the best comedy specials I have ever seen and (IMHO) Louis C.K.’s best work. (HBOGo) 9/10

109. 05/25 – Broken City* – Entertaining film that will probably not hold up well on repeated viewings. (Vudu) 6/10

###. 05/26 – Arrested Development Season 4 – If you liked the previous seasons you will like this. If you did not you will not. Near perfection for me! (Netflix) 9/10

110. 05/27 – Behind the Candelabra* – Based on the autobiography of Scott Thorson this film tells the story of the relationship between Liberace (Michael Douglas) and Thorson (Matt Damon.) Douglas is sure to get an Emmy for his amazing portrayal of Liberace. Homophobes should avoid this at all costs.  (HBOGo) 7/10

111. 05/27 – The Oranges – Hugh Laurie plays a man who becomes involved with the neighbors young daughter. (Vudu)  6/10

112. 05/28 – Starlet* – Interesting film about a young woman who becomes friends with an elderly woman for less than respectable reasons. Be warned that there is a hardcore sex scene in this one. (Vudu) 6/10

113. 05/28 – Pawn* – Decent heist film about a gang of criminals attempting to rob a restaurant that is a front for mob money.  (DVD) 6/10

* = first time viewing

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